Black Friday is almost here, and as shoppers gear up for one of the biggest retail events of the year, companies are issuing warnings as concerns over cybercriminals rise.

This includes online retail giant Amazon, which has issued a warning to over 300 million active users ahead of the sales that cybercriminals may try to access "sensitive information" from them. This is what you need to know.

Newsweek has contacted Amazon outside of regular working hours via email for comment.

Why It Matters

In 2025, cybercriminals continue to pose a threat to consumers as they continue to develop new attack platforms. A 2024 report from the FBI’s internet Crime Complaint Center found that victims reported over $16 billion in losses—up 33 percent from the previous year.

And major shopping events l

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